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SOPO Notification Delayed Over Weekend, Traditional Goan Vendors to Be Exempted

Goa, Aug. 25 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant clarified that the government's notification on the collection of SOPO (market fees) has been delayed due to the weekend. He assured that once issued, the ... Read More


Rider killed, pillion injured in Pernem bike accident

Goa, Aug. 25 -- A tragic accident claimed the life of 30-year-old Dr Shardesh Narvekar, who died on the spot after losing control of his motorcycle. The incident occurred when Narvekar reportedly lost... Read More


Secretary's absence delays Anjuna gram sabha

Goa, Aug. 25 -- The long-delayed Anjuna panchayat gram sabha, scheduled for Sunday, took a dramatic turn after secretary Rui Cardozo excused himself at the last minute, forcing a three-week postponeme... Read More


Villagers seek accountability on Curtorim projects

Goa, Aug. 25 -- Raising serious concerns over unchecked housing development, villagers at the gram sabha of Curtorim Village Panchayat demanded a follow-up report on a previously controversial housing... Read More


Tensions rise over mega projects, migrants, tenders at Pomburpa

Goa, Aug. 25 -- The Pomburpa gram sabha on Sunday witnessed noisy scenes as villagers raised multiple concerns ranging from tenant verification to mega projects, illegal constructions, and alleged irr... Read More


Ramesh Tawadkar Assumes Charge as Cabinet Minister in Goa

Goa, Aug. 25 -- Ramesh Tawadkar officially took charge as a cabinet minister in the Goa government, days after being sworn in on August 21. His induction into the cabinet is part of the recent reshuff... Read More


How safe is the Sada retaining wall?

Goa, Aug. 25 -- Aportion of the under-construction retaining wall near the Sada flyover recently gave way during heavy rains. The wall is being built to prevent landslides along the highway, which pos... Read More


Porvorim Road to Stay Open Till Fifth Day of Ganesh Chaturthi, Says CM; Potholes to Be Repaired

Goa, Aug. 25 -- Chief Minister announced that the Porvorim road will remain open for traffic until the fifth day of Ganesh Chaturthi, after which a detailed traffic management plan will be worked out ... Read More


Sopo Collection Continues at Ponda Market Despite CM's Assurance Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi

Goa, Aug. 25 -- Traditional matoli vendors at Ponda market continue to face sopo collection despite assurances from the Chief Minister promising relief ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Vendors expressed fru... Read More


Salcete Villages Demand Halt on Mega Housing Projects Until Carrying Capacity Studies

Goa, Aug. 25 -- Villages across Salcete voiced strong opposition to mega housing projects on Sunday, with multiple gram sabhas calling for a halt to large-scale developments. Residents and gram sabha ... Read More